A total of 222 hotspots were discovered in Sumatra on Monday (Aug 31), marking a "deterioration" in the haze situation there, the National Environment Agency says in an advisory.
SINGAPORE: A total of 222 hotspots were discovered in Sumatra on Monday (Aug 31), marking a "deterioration" in the haze situation there, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said in an advisory.
This is a sharp increase from 29 hotspots found on Sunday. “Widespread moderate to dense haze was observed in southern and central Sumatra (on Monday),” NEA said.
Prevailing winds are forecast to blow from the southeast on Tuesday. NEA said there may be “occasional slight haze” in Singapore on Tuesday if prevailing winds shift to blow from the south.
NEA said the 24-hour PSI on Monday as of 8pm stood at 56-62, which is in the Moderate range. It added that the 24-hour PSI in the next 24 hours is expected to be in the Moderate range as well.
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